Famous Historical Topics & Events Chapters

What are some of history's key stories and events which remain famous to this day? Check-out some of those topics.

The Russians win Berlin, and the last days of Hitler follow.

When slavery ends, many former slaves face incredible obstacles.

The Challenger Disaster could have been avoided on January 28, 1986. Cold weather worsens O-ring failure possibilities. Engineers ask NASA to delay th...

Read a poem about the life of Lauren Ashley McCain, a 20 year-old freshman in International Studies.

Despite the First Amendment, some still try to destroy what they do not understand or believe in.

In retaliation for Camp Holloway, LBJ decides to bomb North Vietnam for the first time.

LBJ decides hecannot pursueanother term as president because he wants to work full time to get U.S. soldiers out of Southeast Asia.

Daniel Ellsberg and Tony Russo believe they cannot keep the Pentagon Papers secret and pass parts of them to a trusted journalist.

After the death of his brother, Bobby identifies with suffering people and speaks out against injustice.

When Japanese-Americans are forced to leave their homes, due to Executive Order 9066, they give away their possessions.

Writers, such as the Grimm brothers, write folk tales for young adults; The Beast of Gevaudan may also influence Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's "Hound of th...

Leonidas, King of Sparta, prepares to lead a Greek army against Xerxes, King of Persia, and his Immortals.

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